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FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

Today’s reversal by the Fire and Police Commission on the reinstatement of Officer Richard Schoen should be very troubling to Milwaukee residents.

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform

Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform

Bowen to Join Community Leaders in News Conference 5 p.m. Today at City Hall

Commission’s decision to reconsider should not be based on pressure

Commission’s decision to reconsider should not be based on pressure

I am very disappointed that a mob of angry citizens has apparently persuaded the Fire and Police Commission to reconsider its decision to reinstate Police Officer Richard Schoen.

Supervisor Stamper Calls for Overhaul of Fire and Police Commission

Supervisor Stamper Calls for Overhaul of Fire and Police Commission

Stamper Urges Election, Not Appointment, of Commission Member

Reinstatement of Officer Schoen sets dangerous precedent

Reinstatement of Officer Schoen sets dangerous precedent

I am deeply troubled by the Fire and Police Commission’s inexplicable decision Monday to reinstate the employment of Police Officer Richard Schoen, who was fired by Chief Edward Flynn following an excessive force case.

Fire & Police Commission erred in reinstating Officer Schoen

Fire & Police Commission erred in reinstating Officer Schoen

I may not agree with Chief Flynn on everything, but I believe he was right when he chose to fire Police Officer Richard Schoen for excessive force.

Common Council prioritizes televising Fire and Police Commission meetings

Common Council prioritizes televising Fire and Police Commission meetings

The Milwaukee Common Council today approved a motion by immediate adoption that prioritizes Fire and Police Commission meetings among the lineup of programming on City Channel 25.

Pattern and practice of potential police misconduct warrants federal investigation

Pattern and practice of potential police misconduct warrants federal investigation

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

Citizens still waiting for answers about illegal strip searches

Citizens still waiting for answers about illegal strip searches

Other Council members and I have recently been directing our efforts toward learning more about the tragic death in police custody of Derek Williams, and seeking justice for him.

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